Finding the Third Proportional to 6,680 and 10,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,680 and 10,020 is: 15,030
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,680 : 10,020 = 10,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,680/10,020 = 10,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,680x = 10,020 × 10,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,680x = 100,400,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,400,400/6,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,030
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